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T. Boone Pickens

Souring Economy Snags Pickens’ Wind Energy Plan

Even billionaires are being affected by the current state of the economy, as evidenced by the fact that T. Boone Pickens has been forced to delay his massive wind energy project in Texas. A drop in natural gas prices and the tightening credit market have led Pickens to believe now isn’t the right time to [...]

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T. Boone Pickens Says Jump, Investors Act Like Crazed Kids on Pogo Sticks

T. Boone Pickens has gained a lot of clout lately. Let’s put aside for a moment the fact that he is one scary guy, and might become one of the people responsible for putting us into a very frightening situation with our water supply. He’s also known as being a billionaire oil tycoon [...]

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“Blue Gold”: T. Boone Pickens and the Privatization of Water

Imagine a future where water is more valuable than gold – where corporations have control over the public’s water sources, and everyone has to pay a premium for access. It’s a scary thought for most of us, but for T. Boone Pickens, it’s a dream he’s banking on.
When Pickens, a billionaire oil tycoon, purchased eight [...]

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